Denton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denton are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denton
Denton is a small village located within the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England, with a population of under 100 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the villages of Walworth to the east and Summerhouse to the west, it is also bordered by Houghton-Le-Side to the north and Piercebridge to the south. For those researching planning applications in the area, Denton's quaint setting and proximity to larger urban centres make it a noteworthy locale.
Population: 52 (2021)
District: Darlington
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Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Denton.
- - Junction To Hopewell Farm Station Road Piercebridge Darlington DL2 3TT
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. 9m wood light pole and 19 no. 8m wood light poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - Graveyard Of Former St Mary's Church DENTON DARLINGTON
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated Conservation Area - Silver Fir (T1) reduce height by 4m and prune sides to shape, Ash (T2) cut back/remove 2 no. overhanging limbs, Fig (T3) pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-11-13
View full details - - Orchard House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (materials), 4 (archaeology) attached to planning permission 16/01134/FUL dated 30 Jan 2017 (Erection of two storey dwelling with detached double garage)(de
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - St Mary's Church House DENTON DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Notification to carry out works to 1 no. Ash tree (T1) in a designated Conservation area - crown lift to clear neighbouring properties by 3m, shorten limb over garage by 2m and removal of deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2020-07-15
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton DL2 3TY
Demolition Of Derelict Single Storey Barn
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2014-05-22
View full details - - School House Denton Hall Road Denton DL2 3TY
Retention Of Balcony, Removal Of Raised Decking Area And Construction Of Rear Entrance Canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2010-05-27
View full details - - Laburnum House Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Conservation Area Consent for demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective application) (amended plan received 22 April 2009)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2009-03-10
View full details - - Laburnum House Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Conservation Area Consent for demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2008-11-11
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington DL2 3TY
Application for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of an agricultural barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2006-01-10
View full details - - St. Mary's Church (Residential) Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington
Felling of an ash tree with Denton Conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2005-05-23
View full details - - Field No. 8895 Denton Hall Road Denton Darlington
Application to fell two sycamore trees within Denton Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2004-04-20
View full details - - Land At East House Farm Coxhoe Durham
Outline application for the erection of 2 no. stables and 1 no. store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-01-14
View full details - - Former J&G Archibalds Distribution Depot At Rennys Lane / Sunderland Road Durham
Variation of Condition no. 21 of planning permission 4/02/526 to allow Class A3 restaurant development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-01-09
View full details - - From Harehill Farm, Ludworth To Hawthorn Pit Substation, South Hetton
Installation of above ground electric line
Status: Permitted | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-09-19
View full details - - Garage/lockup Store, St. Aidans College Windmill Hill Durham
Change of use of existing garage/store to hot food takeaway shop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-09-16
View full details - - Recreation Ground Moorside Field Belmont Durham
Formation of skatepark
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2003-01-31
View full details - - See 03841/1001/2/000 Houghton Lane Denton Darlington DL2 3TY
Application to fell and prune trees in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2001-12-28
View full details - - Denton Hall Farm Denton Hall Road Denton DARLINGTON DL2 3TY
Polytunnel for use as a lambing shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Darlington | Date: 2000-04-03
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A brief summary of Denton in County Durham
Denton is a small village located within the borough of Darlington in County Durham, England, with a population of under 100 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled between the villages of Walworth to the east and Summerhouse to the west, it is also bordered by Houghton-Le-Side to the north and Piercebridge to the south. For those researching planning applications in the area, Denton's quaint setting and proximity to larger urban centres make it a noteworthy locale. The settlement has a population of approximately 52 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denton a particularly low-crime area.
Denton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Denton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Denton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Denton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Denton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Denton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Denton were telecoms (1).
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